County

County Commissioner, Carroll County

District 3

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the board members who pass the county budget, set tax rates, adopt local ordinances and oversee county government.

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Dennis E. Frazier

Democratic

The gist

Supports more fixed bus routes and commuter shuttles
Proposes shuttle buses to the Metro and Fort Meade
Supports allowing accessory dwelling units and varied lot sizes
Supports streamlining the process for opening businesses
Supports more county mental health and drug treatment resources

More about Dennis

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Supports more fixed bus routes and commuter shuttles
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We need more fixed bus routes that run more hours, within Carroll County”
Proposes shuttle buses to the Metro and Fort Meade
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should also look at shuttle buses to the metro and Fort Meade in the mornings and in the evenings.”
Supports allowing accessory dwelling units and varied lot sizes
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Look at different housing models and the zoning that needs to accompany them, like allowing ADUs and different lot sizes.”
Supports streamlining the process for opening businesses
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We need to streamline the process for opening new businesses.”
Supports more county mental health and drug treatment resources
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The county needs more resources dedicated to mental health and drug treatment.”

Tom Gordon

RepublicanIncumbent

Carroll County Commissioner (District 3)

The gist

Supports directing development to Westminster and Eldersburg growth areas
Supports density bonuses for affordable units
Supports fully funding the Sheriff's Office and fire/rescue
Supports exploring on-demand transit for seniors and youth

More about Tom

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Supports directing development to Westminster and Eldersburg growth areas
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“directing development to existing towns and growth areas like Westminster and Eldersburg”
Supports density bonuses for affordable units
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“support incentives like density bonuses for affordable units; expand senior and starter-home options near transit/jobs”
Supports fully funding the Sheriff's Office and fire/rescue
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Fully funding the Sheriff's Office, emergency services, volunteer fire/rescue, and 911.”
Supports exploring on-demand transit for seniors and youth
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 3
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Exploring flexible on-demand services for seniors/youth; improving intra-county connectivity to workforce; and advocating for state funding.”

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